Sainsbury's to open new supermarket in Erdington creating 400 jobs.

A NEW supermarket in Birmingham will create about 400 jobs, it was announced today.

A NEW supermarket in Birmingham will create about 400 jobs, it was announced today.

Plans and artists’ impressions of the Sainsbury’s branch in Erdington town centre have been unveiled.

Michael Adenmosun, spokesman for Sainsbury’s, said their development would also be a boost to local traders in the area by bringing in more shoppers.

“This development will bring new jobs and investment into Erdington,” he said.

“Plans include regenerating the north end of the High Street, and, by improving the shopping offer and widening the choice of places where people can buy groceries, we can encourage more local residents to shop in Erdington.

“This will, in turn, rejuvenate the economy in this district of Birmingham and help bring it back to life.”

The 49,590 sq ft development on the existing Colliers site on Sutton Road will bring 400 full and part-time jobs to the area.

The site plans also include a new car park with 400 spaces, new housing, small retail units and improved pedestrian links to the High Street. Local people can inspect plans in Erdington Library on May 20 and 21.

They are invited to have their say – with the supermarket giant promising to take on board their views.

The prime spot has been freed up after Collier Motor Group announced it wanted to move to a larger site in Tyburn Road, having outgrown its existing premises. As part of the public consultation, representatives from Sainsbury’s will be at Erdington Library between 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm on May 20. On May 21 they will be there from 9am to 1pm.

The plans will then be left on display in the library until June 4.

Copies of an information leaflet will be available for people to provide feedback.

Those unable to attend the exhibition can view the plans online at www.sainsburys-erdington.co.uk and submit their response via the website from today.

A spokesman said public feedback would help Sainsbury’s to identify any key issues regarding the proposed new store.